The Riverfront Reds Show - The Cincinnati Reds FINISH first week at .500

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Sal Stewart started the season with a .563 batting average, .682 on-base percentage, and 1.125 slugging for a 1.807 OPS.

Seth Shainer and Marcus Hartman analyze the Cincinnati Reds' first week of the season at 3-3, discussing standout performances like Sal Stewart's hot start, concerns about TJ Friedel's defense, bullpen roles, player contract extensions, and the leaked City Connect uniforms. The episode features viewer mail questions about roster decisions and player evaluations.

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A grounded Reds discussion about bullpen trust, hot hands, and early-season concern.

The episode stays on the Reds bullpen, where Seth Shainer and Marcus Hartman work through late-inning roles, long relief, and why a fireman approach can make more sense than a rigid inning chart.

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Press play for Reds bullpen talk that sounds like fans doing the math.

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